Confirmed with Link: Avs sign Jonathan Drouin (1 year, 825k)

[niwotsblessing]

$250K too much.

 

[double5son10]

Hockeyreference says he played 10 games.

Wrong year

 

[shadow1]

I can understand the Avs taking a low-risk chance but please don't make him into what he hasn't been.
He has scored 10 measly goals in his last 136 regular season games.
That represents 1.6M$ US per goal scored.
If that sums up as not having trouble scoring, I don't know what to say.

Yeah Drouin's goal scoring has been horrendous. I should've clarified that I meant point scoring.

Even with the abysmal goal output, he's still managed 72 points over the past three seasons (in 136 GP; basically a 43 point player over a full 82).

 

[Foppa2118]

Remember this 10 years ago? Guessing Nate has upgraded cars since then.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Wrong year

Yeah. Thanks. I was off a year. I have no recollection of Montreal from the bubble year, so it made it easy to confuse 2020 with 2021.

 

[Foppa2118]

Yeah Drouin's goal scoring has been horrendous. I should've clarified that I meant point scoring.

Even with the abysmal goal output, he's still managed 72 points over the past three seasons (in 136 GP; basically a 43 point player over a full 82).

Averaging a 43 point pace, while most players get a bump in production on the Avs, at $850k sounds like it could be a pretty good deal.

Goal scoring is a concern but if he can stick in the top six, and plays with Nate, then Nate might score 60 if he lets Jo do all the playmaking. And Jo will put up good numbers doing it.

If he's been skating well like mentioned, I like his chances. He's got the IQ. He's got the skill. If he's still skating well, then it's just consistency that could keep him from being a solid contributor.

I really like the chances in general of Nate being able to motivate guys like Drouin and RyJo. He's not the kind of guy that lets lazy play or not being committed off ice slide.

I feel like Nate may be on a mission to prove his and the team's worth again this year too, similar to how his mindset was in the Cup year. Very few athletes are as competitive as he is and that brings out the competitiveness in others too.

 

[CobraAcesS]

This is where I seen him reverse hit someone I guess, Mooseheads

 

[Foppa2118]

This is where I seen him reverse hit someone I guess, Mooseheads

I remember that shift. That was on heavy rotation in his draft year.

 

[MacKaRant]

The idea he has to earn it over anyone is hilarious.

dude.

He's certainly in pole position for a top 6 role...we just saw last year in the playoffs what happens when you don't have enough skill in the forward lines...but Bednar isn't one to just hand out ice time. If he does what needs to be done to make that line effective, he'll stick, otherwise Bednar will try the other options for sure.

 

[MacKaRant]

I like the low risk contract, but as a Habs fan, I'm not particularly excited about Drouin with the Avs.

The way I am choosing to conceptualize the signing is that he is a cheaper version of Malgin. At worse, he will play the same role as Malgin, someone who Bednar doesn't trust with a lot of ice, but can chip in some offense in the bottom 6. Of course, if he truly hits, we are going to get a very cap efficient contract.

 

[Foppa2118]

The way I am choosing to conceptualize the signing is that he is a cheaper version of Malgin. At worse, he will play the same role as Malgin, someone who Bednar doesn't trust with a lot of ice, but can chip in some offense in the bottom 6. Of course, if he truly hits, we are going to get a very cap efficient contract.

Good point, he's basically the Malgin replacement, but with more upside if he clicks on the team.

Malgin was more of a goal scorer but they have a similar role as a smaller skilled winger that likes to handle the puck.

 

[JoeSakic13]

I hope that MacK sets him up with his sports psychologist.

 

[Forceberg]

Send him training with Mack and Crosby. When he is in shape and finds chemistry with Mack, i think he will be a good addition.

 

[UncleRisto]

You guys should start learning Quebec swear words right now, you're most likely gonna need them by October. lol

Jokes aside, good luck on the acquisition, he has had a personal tough run.

J'ai le feu au cul !

Seriously, why are they all like "Jumpin' Jiminy!" when French curse words are all like "Oh, er whore!"

 

[UncleRisto]

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MacK hates him for having sugar in his diet. That shit's gotta stop.

 

[DanishAvsfan]

I remember that shift. That was on heavy rotation in his draft year.

I want this.

 

[CobraAcesS]

He's certainly in pole position for a top 6 role...we just saw last year in the playoffs what happens when you don't have enough skill in the forward lines...but Bednar isn't one to just hand out ice time. If he does what needs to be done to make that line effective, he'll stick, otherwise Bednar will try the other options for sure.

Yeah, the point wasn't him sticking, it was that there was anyone he had to earn it over.

My early prediction was that he ends bringing some skill to the bottom six.

We'll see

Good point, he's basically the Malgin replacement, but with more upside if he clicks on the team.

Malgin was more of a goal scorer but they have a similar role as a smaller skilled winger that likes to handle the puck.

6'0, 203lbs

 

[AllAboutAvs]

I'm excited about this signing. I'm glad (and also not surprised) that they consulted Mack before making this move. This contract has the potential to end up being the most lucrative in the NHL as far as $$ per points is concerned. Very low risk/reward ratio.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Find somebody who smiles at you the way Drouin smiles at MacK and never let them go.

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Four orange juices a day? That won't go down well with current MacKinnon. I hope they workout together the whole summer and Drouin comes out flying. He could, if he wants. The talent is there..

I'm excited about this signing. I'm glad (and also not surprised) that they consulted Mack before making this move. This contract has the potential to end up being the most lucrative in the NHL as far as $$ per points is concerned. Very low risk/reward ratio.

Its up there with Duchene and Wheeler I think.

 

[MarkT]

The way I am choosing to conceptualize the signing is that he is a cheaper version of Malgin. At worse, he will play the same role as Malgin, someone who Bednar doesn't trust with a lot of ice, but can chip in some offense in the bottom 6. Of course, if he truly hits, we are going to get a very cap efficient contract.

I just don't think this team should really have a "Malgin role", I guess. If that's the way it goes, fine, but I wouldn't be shocked to see him get benched when he makes his third insanely bad defensive play in as many games. He's going to be this forum's whipping boy (or at least competing with Wood for that role).

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I don’t want to get too excited because this guys NHL career has been beyond disappointing. But man these two were legit insane together in junior lol. Like Jo was downright dominant on his own in a way that he isn’t capable of being in the NHL but the way he played with Mackinnon gives me hope of him being an unbelievable complimentary piece. He found Nate, plain and simple. Whether it was just a little touch pass off the wall, or if it’s circling the offensive zone and cross seaming it through everyone, Drouin put the puck exactly where Mackinnon wanted it over and over again.

 

[MarkT]

Bednar shouldn't even speak to Drouin. Just speak to MacK and have him deliver all the coaching messages. Maybe that's how this can work.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Averaging a 43 point pace, while most players get a bump in production on the Avs, at $850k sounds like it could be a pretty good deal.

Goal scoring is a concern but if he can stick in the top six, and plays with Nate, then Nate might score 60 if he lets Jo do all the playmaking. And Jo will put up good numbers doing it.

If he's been skating well like mentioned, I like his chances. He's got the IQ. He's got the skill. If he's still skating well, then it's just consistency that could keep him from being a solid contributor.

I really like the chances in general of Nate being able to motivate guys like Drouin and RyJo. He's not the kind of guy that lets lazy play or not being committed off ice slide.

I feel like Nate may be on a mission to prove his and the team's worth again this year too, similar to how his mindset was in the Cup year. Very few athletes are as competitive as he is and that brings out the competitiveness in others too.

I still believe in Nuke's work ethic on the ice as well. Mikko is the only one in the top six that won't have a chip on his shoulder lol.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Also if this works out, there’s gonna be so many Avs fans in Halifax for nostalgic reasons. The Moosheads have a pretty good history. Giggy is god there. He and Tangs were there together and then once Giggy finished, Tangs was god. I know a guy pretty well who played on that team that hosted the MEM Cup in like 99 or 2000) and the city was nuts. Ramzi Abid and Brandon Reid were the monsters then. Then Reid played world juniors. Eventually a year or two later they host the world juniors which was probably even crazier than it was this year despite the result (the tootoo train at the metro centre is an all time memory)

There’s a huge history of junior hockey in the region. Specifically in the late 90’s and early 00’s, yet that period of fun in Halifax doesn’t compare to what Nathan Mackinnon and Jonathan Drouin meant to the city in their tenure. If that magic gets re-created those it’s going to be a lot of fun for all us Moose Maniacs (iykyk)

 

[CobraAcesS]

Also if this works out, there’s gonna be so many Avs fans in Halifax for nostalgic reasons. The Moosheads have a pretty good history. Giggy is god there. He and Tangs were there together and then once Giggy finished, Tangs was god. I know a guy pretty well who played on that team that hosted the MEM Cup in like 99 or 2000) and the city was nuts. Ramzi Abid and Brandon Reid were the monsters then. Then Reid played world juniors. Eventually a year or two later they host the world juniors which was probably even crazier than it was this year despite the result (the tootoo train at the metro centre is an all time memory)

There’s a huge history of junior hockey in the region. Specifically in the late 90’s and early 00’s, yet that period of fun in Halifax doesn’t compare to what Nathan Mackinnon and Jonathan Drouin meant to the city in their tenure. If that magic gets re-created those it’s going to be a lot of fun for all us Moose Maniacs (iykyk)

Yeah if it works it also opens up a lot of possibilities for the future that we'd be fortunate to be able to take advantage of.

If we're going to keep the window open as long as possible. Options are a good thing.

In all of this we also somehow are adding to the prospect pool. Like, dayum.. McFreak if these moves work even well enough.